The regular meeting of the Committee Members was held on Tuesday May 26^th, 2009, at the Oxford Fire Hall (Board Room). The meeting was called to order at 7:17pm by Pops Griffin, Scoutmaster.

Becky George, Secretary

Jim George, Advancement Chair, Asst Scoutmaster

Pops Griffin, Scoutmaster

John Grim, Committee Member

Jon Hoover, Public Relations Chair

Ben Jackson, Fundraising Chair

Ray Ramberger, Outdoors Chair

Tammy Ramberger, Committee Member

Bill Day, Chairman

Matthew D’Antonio, Committee Member

Mark Groseclose, Committee Member

Mark Vining, Committee Member, Asst Scoutmaster

Kelly Vining, Treasurer

Brian Urig, Equipment Chair

CHAIRMAN — NO REPORT

SCOUTMASTER - Pops Griffin reported:

Leadership in the Troop must improve.

Troop missed opportunity for Leadership Training through Council (offered in May 2009), but Committee agreed that "Leadership Training" should be presented to the Scouts during a meeting early this Fall. Ben Jackson volunteered to put together a presentation.

Additional discussion was led by John Grim regarding Parent disciplining his/her own Scout on trips, during meetings, etc which should be avoided.

It was also agreed that Scouts in Leadership positions should be given and explained the "duties" of each position, i.e.: SPL, ASPL, Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, Quartermaster, etc. Pops volunteered to acquire and distribute that information to all Scouts, presently in those roles and for future appointees.

Upcoming Events include:

• Thursday, May 28^th — Work night meeting at OARA grounds @ 6:30pm. To begin pavilion construction led by Brian Urig.
• Thursday, June 4^th — End of Year Picnic at the George’s home @ 6:00pm. Scouts need to return RSVP with headcount and item to share by Thursday, May 28^th. Secretary will send out reminder email and SPL will announce to Troop at upcoming meeting.

ADVANCEMENT —Jim George reported:

A Life Scout Board of Review was held on Thursday, April 30^th. Board members agreed that additional opportunities for Leadership needed to be fulfilled. Scout agreed to lead a group of the Scouts to march in the Oxford Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25^th. He led a group of 8 Scouts. Board plans to complete BOR at Summer Camp 2009.

One Eagle Scooout is due for Gold Palm; will have his BOR on Thursday, June 4^th. He has just enough time before his 18^th birthday in October to earn his Silver Palm.

Three Scouts have earned Rank of Scout. Jim George will give these Scouts their Scout patch at the picnic. All new Scouts should participate in Trail Blazers during Summer Camp 2009.

Registration for Chester County Camporee - Hybernia Park, Coatsville, PA opens on Monday, June 1^st. Tammy Ramberger will handle registration for 20 Scouts.

Upcoming Activities:

June 4^th : End of year picnic @ George’s

July 12^th — 19^th : BSA Summer Camp

Adult Leaders: Pops, Brian Urig, Jim George

August 13^th — 19^th : Sea Base, Becky George to handle

August ?: Activity for the scouts who are ineligible to participate in Sea Base High Adventure. Circle M was suggested by Jim Jordan.

October 16^th — 18^th : Chester County Camporee - Hybernia Park, Coatsville, PA; further discussions necessary.

Cabin mow schedule: Troop #13 is responsible to mow for May and June 2009.

EQUIPMENT — Brian Urig reported (via email message as read by Becky George):

1. I will not be able to attend.  Just would like to report the equipment trailer is painted - $1000 was the final price.  I made a few calls for lettering but no one has returned my calls.  Pops and I plan to remake the shelving in the trailer during summer camp about $250 or so I am thinking.

2. We are starting pavilion construction at the park Thursday.  Putting in the footings.  This will cost about $300 or so.  I spoke to Pops regarding this.

3. It is my suggestion that we set aside some money from next years xmas trees for the canoe trailer to be painted.  It will be about $700-$1000 too.

All Scouts Honor Cards/monies are due back by June 4^th (to collect at End of Year picnic).

Open to ideas for any fundraising efforts for the Fall.

TREASURER — Kelly Vining reported (via email message as read by Becky George):

Total amount of deposits made to date for mulch sale $6,588.00

Total amount of 2 checks paid to Precision Lawn & Landscaping for mulch $6,500.00

Cost of bags $ 350.00

($ 262.00)

Total amount credited to Scouts account to date: $1,802.90

Troop 13’s Total gain/loss to date ($2,064.90)

Summer Camp: Final payment for summer camp has been sent in with 19 scouts and 3 adult leaders attending. The Troop has paid $435.00 for the adults. .

Sea Base Camperships: A check in the amount of $973.41 was given to Becky George to be applied to the final payment for Sea Base. Each scout from Troop 13 attending Sea Base has been given a credit/campership of $121.67, unless other arrangements/credits for that campership were made. High Adventure Savings Account officially closed.

Equipment Expenses: $1,000.00 paid (May 09) for trailer painting

Misc. Expenses: New bank checks $61.65

2 checks deposited for mulch (sold by Urig) were returned for non-sufficient funds. Mr. Urig has collected a new check as well as the $24.00 returned check fees.

Great photos on the website taken at the Oxford Memorial Day Parade and the Troop was photographed by the reporter from The Avon Grove Sun and picture was included in news coverage in the paper.

SECRETARY — Becky George reported:

Letter from Scout Mother’s Auxiliary of Boy and Girl Scouts of Oxford and the $50.00 donation (for the Scout help in serving Troop #44’s banquet) was discussed. It was agreed that the Troop should respond with a "Thank You" letter of explanation as to why we no longer use their banquet services.

Nadine Hook sent an email requesting Scout help to pack for the Russellville Grange Chix BBQ on Saturday, May 30th from 8:30am/9:00am until 10:30am. SPL will announce at upcoming Scout meeting and an email will be sent to Nadine to confirm.

Mark Vining and Jim George will handle the transfer of the Oxford Fire Hall sign to Troop #13.

On a motion by Pops Griffin, seconded by Committee, the meeting was adjourned @ 8:35pm by unanimous vote.

Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 25^th , 2009 @ 7:00pm. Enjoy your summer!

Respectfully submitted,

Becky George

Committee Secretary